Spear Physical Therapy

Judy Buller

9 months ago

Spear is great. They have a knowledgeable and friendly staff. I was very fortunate to have Karl as my PT. He is smart, has a wealth of experience and is just a nice person. When he showed me my exercises, he took the time to explain to me how and why these exercises were important for my recovery. My knees feel so much better now. Thank you Karl!

Anne Sexton

6 months ago

I just finished occupational therapy at Spear. My OT, Rebecca Eliana is wonderful. She is very knowledgeable and responsive. She patiently reviewed the exercises with me as many times as I needed (and I needed a lot) so that I could perform the exercises correctly. Working with her was a pleasure and I highly recommend Rebecca Eilana and Spear.

Marvel Desronvil

4 months ago

If you’re serious about recovering the right way, this Spear location is it. The entire staff is professional, ethical, and genuinely invested in your progress. My PT/OP, Rebecca Eliana, and her intern set the bar high.. every session was focused, encouraging, and surprisingly enjoyable. I never expected to feel this strong and agile 6 weeks after shoulder surgery. 💪🏿😤 If/when this review helps you fix your injury too, Zelle me $5! 🤪

Cynthia

6 months ago

Eliana is a professional, knowledgeable, caring and thoughtful Occupational Therapist. She helped me through my pain from trigger fingers and arthritis in my hands. Opening a jar and pumping a spray bottle were a challenge for me, but are no longer an issue. Traveling from out of state, I looked forward to, and enjoyed my sessions. I am grateful for the exercises I was shown, and continue to do them daily. If I should need any type physical therapy again, I would definitely go back to Spear.

Monique Robinson

5 months ago

My doctor recommended physical therapy after I had injured my calf on a long run. I was paired with Cynthia and I have nothing but good things to say about her and/or Spear in Forest Hills. The environment is very welcoming and its clear that everyone takes pride in their work. Cynthia made me genuinely enjoy coming to PT and I truly cannot thank her enough for the work she has done on my calf, ankles, and overall balance. I can honestly say I went from walking with a limp to being able to comfortable run again. 10/10 would recommend.

Enrique Sherwood Caballero

3 months ago

Simply the best in the business for PT. I’ve gone in to see Seb for every soccer injury I’ve had for 5+ years. Every single time has helped me come back stronger. I would make the trip from Manhattan to Forest Hills to see him. The level of care that he has for his patients is extremely high — and I’m sure that carries over to the other PTs there too! He meets you where you are and works with your goals. He pushed me a lot and always ensured that I understood everything we were doing. Again, simply the best. Kaleah and Mary Ann were great at the front desk too.

Carson

5 months ago

All I can say is that if you need physical therapy, the people at Spear Forest Hills have your back (potentially in a very literal sense depending on where you’re injured). Dr. Yip was an amazing therapist who continually adjusted treatment in line with my needs. Every single person at Spear, from the front desk staff to the assistants were helpful and proactive. If I ever need physical therapy again, I’ll be back.

Tenessa Roizman

2 months ago

On behalf of my Mom, Ten Lin Lee: “I came to Karl at Spear in Forest Hills with extremely acute sciatica after falling on a marble floor. I had severe pain at level 10 when I started with Karl and could barely walk. After 6 months of rehab, I’m practically pain free and can walk fast again. Karl is incredibly knowledgeable, patient and took the time to understand my limitations. After each session, I had less pain. Karl really cared about my long term recovery and not just fixing my current condition. He always made me feel supported and encouraged through my rehab. He not only demonstrated his professionalism, he cared about me as a person too. At the end of my 6 months of sessions, Karl gave me a detailed printout of home exercises so I could continue with my recovery. I have nothing but accolades for Karl. He is definitely an asset to Spear with a commendable work ethic. In addition, I can’t say enough good things about the entire team at the Forest Hills facility from the front desk to the therapy staff as everyone was attentive, helpful and compassionate. I highly recommend the Spear Forest Hills facility and especially Karl Mercado!”

Stephanie Rojas

3 months ago

Eliana was fantastic from day one. I truly felt seen by her, especially since it had been such a difficult time trying to find what was wrong and how to fix my tennis elbow because it was so inflamed. I felt pain doing simple things like putting on mascara or writing with a pen and paper. In the beginning, it felt a bit dreadful to try yet another route for help, but she made all the difference. What started off as small movements that were honestly pretty irritating quickly turned into actual strength training. Those little steps were painful at first, but they made me feel stronger. It eventually became something I actually looked forward to every week. The environment at SPEAR is great too because it doesn't feel like a medical center at all. It feels like a gym where you are getting stronger by the day. Marzina was also so helpful and had such consistent energy throughout all my months there. Even as a student, she played a big role in keeping things positive and motivating me to take that extra step with my strengthening. They are both great occupational therapists and I really felt like I could achieve so much with them. I highly recommend this team!

Kaalani Allah

4 weeks ago

After a pretty traumatic injury to my dominant hand, occupational therapy was highly recommended. Luckily for me, I was blessed with one of the best occupational therapists! As I began my recovery journey, I knew it wouldn’t be easy and that results wouldn’t come overnight. However, having Eliana by my side made the process so much easier. Not only is she sweet, kind, and patient, but she truly sees her patients. She listens, understands your goals, and works tirelessly to help you regain your full potential. Eliana is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about what she does. Every question I had was answered, and along the way she taught me so much about my injury, recovery, and what to expect. Looking back now, I can honestly say, she carried me through what felt like the longest six months of my life. I am so grateful for her guidance, encouragement, and expertise. Thanks to Eliana, I not only regained function in my hand but also confidence in my recovery. If you’re looking for an occupational therapist who truly cares and is dedicated to helping you succeed, I cannot recommend Eliana at Spear highly enough.